Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | 7-Series | 7-Series |
Trim | 750Li | 760Li |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||
Exterior | ||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
Infotainment | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
Requires and in addition to entertainment system. | ||
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part. | ||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | ||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | ||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | ||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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